I Painted My Radiator!!

[@fleckandy5564]

Three big thumbs up! First to the young gal, awesome job! From a guy that restores cars, I love to see the younger generation doing this! Gives me hope for our future. Second, you have an awesome dad. Way to go pops! And third, Eastwood... you are a class act. Theres a reason I do business with ya guys.

[@da73]

Do you just prep it by using degreaser and water? What was that foamy spray?

[@DavidAdams-bj2uz]

Great job. I"m inspired to go and paint my aluminum radiator now.

[@pascaljeske7307]

This Paint Looks cool good Job wow a sweet Dog. And a Special thanks on your father He Help so very good. You and your father a dream Team ❤️👍❤️

[@ElliesGarage]

Thank you!!

[@cayzerjin128]

Can you paint it without removing from the car?

[@SivanandaMeitei]

Absolutely,

[@donsaxon1948]

Well that's the spirit !...I have a new shiny aluminum radiator that is going to clash when I build my custom tall jeep grille because I want my grille to be a silver metallic...with the radiator painted black along with most of the jeep, the silver grille will really stand out ....thanks for the excellent video !

[@zookr]

What ??? No primer @ all ??? I'm about to paint my m/cycle radiator & have the Eastwood paint (like you used) - how has your paint held up after over a year?

[@ElliesGarage]

Sounds crazy, right? What we learned was that painting your radiator can be a delicate thing and that you don't want too much on the radiator fins especially. I'm assuming that primer would only add another layer for the heat to get through. Eastwood said they formulated their radiator paint to be thinner I guess? Anyway, it has worked well and has held up really well since we painted it. It's been about 2 1/2 years since we painted the radiator, with about 12,000 miles on Carl, and it has continued to look good. We actually just had to replace it because it got a pinhole leak, but you can see how the paint looks in the latest episode here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6OupJlrhs9sq6c

[@2jsims]

DEFINITELY one of the most positive, upbeat, fun & educational channels on the Tube these days!! Thanks for that & keep the excellence coming!! 😀

[@ElliesGarage]

Thank you!!

[@michaelmiller237]

I like this better than Eastwood’s video

[@DragPakMerc]

That looks great! So glad you painted it. Shiny aluminum radiators have their fans, (sorry, couldn't resist) but just don't look right in vintage cars. Cute pup, BTW.

[@ElliesGarage]

Thanks so much! Yes, that's my pup Teddy!!

[@2LateIWon]

Some times you don't want the bling. Good call on this one!!! Puppers!!!

[@ElliesGarage]

Isn't Teddy so cute!!?!!

[@dansanders4402]

Ellie's dad, dad of the year!

[@speedtrapp219d2]

She’s so darn cute and smart !!!

[@ElliesGarage]

[blushing]

[@Kevin-wr2kb]

Cool! I just ordered a new radiator for my 65 ford truck. I'll check out the Eastwood rad paint 👍

[@ElliesGarage]

That's cool! Good luck with it!!

[@billkeyes9109]

I have a new Aluminum Rad for my 64 after seeing how yours looks painted may just paint mine as well

[@ElliesGarage]

Go for it! Good luck!

[@maximillianjameshansen9494]

Whether painting the radiator can interfere the functioning of the car engine?

[@ElliesGarage]

Hi. We heard that could be an issue, but Eastwood's paint is supposed to be specifically made for radiators so that it doesn't get in the way of the radiator working. Check them out online for more. Thanks!

[@tomomoto5385]

Great vid. Was the one can enough to complete the job?

[@ElliesGarage]

Thanks so much! Yes one can was enough. We actually did 2 coats, and we were a little lighter on the fins of the radiator, but it covered really well.

[@suntzu6122]

Wont black paint draw heat from the sun?

[@bikeclochard]

thanks for the video! Did you paint all in one coat or was it two coats with 30min in between coats?

[@ElliesGarage]

Yes, two coats. We may not have waited a full 30 minutes in between, but we tried to make the first one a little lighter--If I'm remembering it right. 😅

[@bikeclochard]

Thanks! I just painted my radiator with one coat, I hope it will last ;)

[@steamy1225]

The reason other people told you not to paint the radiator is because the paint can act like an insulator and reduce heat dissipation. But the original brass radiator was painted black, so whats the difference? Right. Looks great.

[@ElliesGarage]

Thanks! We heard about that, but the Eastwood radiator black paint is supposed to conduct the heat pretty well.

[@steamy1225]

@@ElliesGarage Excellent glad to hear that. .

[@hummervs3278]

You ABSOLUTELY want to paint an aluminum radiator with this paint or have it professionally coated. When new aluminum dulls, that is the equivalent of rust for aluminum called aluminum oxide. Aluminum oxide is a HUGE INSULATOR, way worse than the paint. Should etch it or at least do the vinegar wash to remove any al.ox. On it before painting for best results.

[@steamy1225]

@@hummervs3278 I do agree with the oxide on aluminium. But , for the sake of argument. All new cars from the last 20 years come with aluminium radiators, NONE are painted. I believe that the alloy they used is formulated to not corrode and cause overheating do to poor cooling in the radiator. I have a 99 Corolla with original aluminium rad and almost 200k miles on it. no cooling problems. i got a aftermarket aluminium rad in my Ford truck and Ford Mustang. No cooling issues and NONE are painted. No disrespect MR. Hummer VS just stating a fact. Painting or not the aluminium rad will work great no mater what. And besides, Ellie already painted the rad before we gave our comments. I think it comes down to preference. Nuf said.

[@d0peshow]

Have you noticed any effect on cooling after the paint? Regardless, I subscribed. Great video!

[@ElliesGarage]

Thanks so much! When we did this video, we hadn't started Carl up since the engine rebuild, but since then no issues with cooling.

[@mrjata]

Doing a good job there kiddo. FYI, if you need a good degreaser, DAWN is fantastic!! I use it all the time, even before paint jobs.

[@ElliesGarage]

I keep DAWN in my shower for after long days in the garage! It's the best!

[@OneMechanic]

Awesome as always Ms Ellie😁 #sheinspiresme

[@ElliesGarage]

Thank you so much for all of your encouragement!!